Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an Italian Am… Read Full Bio ↴Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an Italian American crooner during the 20th century. Throughout a career spanning more than half a century he recorded exclusively with the RCA Victor label after signing with them in 1943. He sold millions of records for RCA but he also pioneered a weekly musical variety television show which set the standard and proved one of the most successful in television history. His combined success on television and popular recordings has never been equalled by any other artist of the time. He was always noted for his relaxed attitude, an attitude which was reflected in his singing style. His was a beautiful voice, possessed by this former barber.

Como was also very popular in the UK. His chart successes ranged from 1953 to 1974 and included two number one's, his first hit 'Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes' in 1953 and 'Magic Moments' which stayed at the top for 8 weeks in 1958. His other big UK hits were 'Delaware' ( No 3 in 1960), ' It's Impossible' (No 4 in 1971) , 'And I Love You So' (No 3 in 1973), and 'For The Good Times' (No 7 in 1973).

As well as TV and recording success, Perry Como also made a number of films, including ' Something For The Boys' and 'Doll Face' which were released during WW2.

He died in his sleep on 12 May 2001.

Dindi
Perry Como Lyrics

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Sky, so vast as the sky
With far away clouds just wandering by . . .
Where did they go?
Oh I don't know, don't know . . .

Wind, that speaks to the leaves
Telling stories that no one believes . . .
Stories of love

Belong to you and me . . .

Oh Dindi . . .
If I only had words
I would say all the beautiful things that I see
When you're with me
Oh my Dindi!

Oh Dindi . . .
Like the song of the wind in the trees
That's how my heart is singing Dindi, happy Dindi,
When you're with me!

I love you more each day,
Yes I do, yes I do . . .
I'd let you go away
If you take me with you!

Don't you know Dindi . . .
I'd be running an' searching for you,
Like a river, that can't find the sea,
That would be me, without you my Dindi!

Don't you know Dindi . . .
I'd be running an' searching for you,
Like a river, that can't find the sea,
That would be me, without you my Dindi!

Music by Antonio Carlos Jobim with lyrics by Aloysio De Oliveira
English lyrics by Ray Gilbert

Overall Meaning

The song "Dindi" by Perry Como uses nature as a metaphor for the emotions the singer feels. The vast sky with wandering clouds and wind whispering stories to the leaves represent the beauty and mystery of love. The word "Dindi" is a nickname for a woman which the singer greets with admiration and longing. His sentiments are so powerful that he wishes he had the words to describe all the beautiful things he sees when she's with him. He loves her more each day and would be lost without her. The river that can't find the sea illustrates how incomplete he would be without her.

Line by Line Meaning

Sky, so vast as the sky
The sky is vast and expansive.

With far away clouds just wandering by . . .
Clouds are seen slowly floating away in the distance.

Where did they go?
The movement of clouds is mysterious and unknown.

Oh I don't know, don't know . . .
The singer is unsure of the answer to their question.

Wind, that speaks to the leaves
The wind has the power to move and rustle the leaves of trees.

Telling stories that no one believes . . .
The wind’s movement often makes sounds that could be mistaken as words and stories.

Stories of love
The sounds of the wind on the leaves could also resemble stories of love.

Belong to you and me . . .
The love stories belong to the singer and their partner.

Oh Dindi . . .
The singer is addressing their lover by name, Dindi.

If I only had words
The singer wishes they could express the beauty of their emotions better.

I would say all the beautiful things that I see
The singer wants to express the beauty they see in the world and in their partner.

When you're with me
The singer sees beauty when they are with their partner.

Oh my Dindi!
The singer is expressing affection towards their partner.

Like the song of the wind in the trees
The singer’s heart is singing the melody of the wind’s stories of love like the sound of the wind in the trees.

That's how my heart is singing Dindi, happy Dindi,
The singer’s heart is joyously singing their lover’s name.

When you're with me!
The singer is happy when with their partner.

I love you more each day,
The singer’s love for their partner grows daily.

Yes I do, yes I do . . .
The singer is confirming that their love is growing.

I'd let you go away
The singer would let their partner leave.

If you take me with you!
The singer wishes to accompany their partner wherever they go.

Don't you know Dindi . . .
The singer is asking their lover if they understand their feelings.

I'd be running an' searching for you,
The singer would search for their partner if they were lost.

Like a river, that can't find the sea,
The singer feels lost without their partner.

That would be me, without you my Dindi!
The singer would feel incomplete without their partner.

Music by Antonio Carlos Jobim with lyrics by Aloysio De Oliveira
Credits for the people who wrote the music and lyrics for the song.

English lyrics by Ray Gilbert
Credits for the person who translated the original Portuguese lyrics to English.

Lyrics © DistroKid, CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: Aloysio De Oliveira, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Ray Gilbert

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